Good morning my fellow veterans! I start each morning with exercise like when I was in the military! It makes me feel better all day. Walking my dog is the 2nd part of my workout. We are both keeping in shape. How many of you are still exercising daily? The military started it for me and I will never stop. It is so worth it!

How do you stay mentally strong these days? Share something that helps you (routine, therapy, fitness, etc.). I have so many responsibilities these days that it is hard to find time to let it all go. But I have to or I'd go crazy. I walk my dog in the mornings and evenings. The evening walks are what I use to let go of my day. It relaxes me. If I miss a walk, I really feel it. So I try to make it non-negotiable. How about you?

Tell us about a friend from your unit who made an impact. Are you still in touch? I feel bad about this because I wasn't thinking of the future before I got out. It was back in the 80s when the only way we would have been able to keep in touch was mailing letters through the mail or getting a house phone number. It is sad that I am only in touch with one coworker from the military. I hope there are people out there who did better than I did and are still in touch with their Battle Buddies.

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Today I was boating with my friends, one on the Navy, one in the Marines, and one in the Army! It was a great day on the water!!